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EU leaders urge talks on Russian gas transit through Ukraine as Slovakia warns of rising energy costs and cold weather depletes gas reserves

Enbridge pipeline expansion moves ahead despite new U.S. crude oil tariffs. The company is investing $2 billion in Mainline while targeting long-term energy growth

Oil prices rise 2% after the U.S. revokes Chevron’s Venezuela license, sparking supply concerns as OPEC+ weighs its next move in a volatile market

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan finalized a border deal, resolving a major dispute and paving the way for enhanced trade, security, and regional cooperation

FERC has approved the Plaquemines LNG expansion, allowing Venture Global to boost capacity to 27.2 million tons despite environmental concerns

Trump’s steel tariffs face EU criticism as European steelmakers warn of export losses. Market uncertainty grows as steel prices begin to rise

Western nations are cracking down on Russia’s shadow fleet, which evades sanctions to export crude oil. Tighter regulations aim to curb environmental and safety risks

Trump’s Gaza plan faces strong opposition from global leaders, with Middle East allies rejecting forced Palestinian relocation. The move threatens U.S. influence in the region

Middle East tensions escalate as Trump’s policies spark conflicts with Hamas, Iran, and OPEC+, raising fears of war and rising oil prices

Trump reinstates his maximum pressure campaign on Iran, targeting oil exports while hinting at a new nuclear deal. Iran continues oil shipments despite sanctions